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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.80, 618.96 and 152.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.80, 618.96 and 152.79 is: 229.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.80 : 618.96 = 152.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.80/618.96 = 152.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.80x = 618.96 × 152.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.80x = 94,570.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,570.90/412.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.10

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